Community Briefs Oct. 14

Published: Monday, October 14, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 6:38 p.m.

iPhone workshop

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will present “iPhone 101-A Workshop” from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chamber, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.

Find out ways to use an iPhone to help manage everyday business and personal life including: synchronizing email, contacts and calendars between iPhone/iPad and computer; the many ways to use Siri and dictation; iOS7 and how to use it to your advantage; apps that will save you time; apps that make life easier; iPhone camera tips; camera roll vs. photo stream; and more.

The workshop is presented by Lynn Huffman, founder of www.liberateyourtime.com, a site devoted to helping baby boomers keep up with and use technology.

Cost to attend the workshop is $10 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. Registration required. Call 828-692-1413 or chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org for more information.

Business After Hours

Business After Hours will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Burntshirt Vineyards, 2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville.

Bring business cards for new business development. The event includes: a wine and food pairing, refreshment prepared by A Day in the Country, winery tours and wine samples offered free of charge with additional wine purchase. Door prizes will be given.

The Laurel Park Civic Association and League of Women Voters will host a non-partisan candidate’s forum for Laurel Park Town Council hopefuls from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church in the Felix Building, 1735 Fifth Ave. W., Laurel Park.

The Mills River Board of Adjustment meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mills River Town Hall.

N.C. Writers Network invites all writers and the public to Open Mic Reading from 6-7:45 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Henderson County Public Library in the Kaplan Auditorium. Registration required. Info: opmiclit1@gmail.com; 828-435-1053.

<p><b>iPhone workshop</b></p><p>The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will present “iPhone 101-A Workshop” from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chamber, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.</p><p>Find out ways to use an iPhone to help manage everyday business and personal life including: synchronizing email, contacts and calendars between iPhone/iPad and computer; the many ways to use Siri and dictation; iOS7 and how to use it to your advantage; apps that will save you time; apps that make life easier; iPhone camera tips; camera roll vs. photo stream; and more.</p><p>The workshop is presented by Lynn Huffman, founder of www.liberateyourtime.com, a site devoted to helping baby boomers keep up with and use technology. </p><p>Cost to attend the workshop is $10 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. Registration required. Call 828-692-1413 or chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org for more information.</p><p><b>Business After Hours </b></p><p>Business After Hours will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Burntshirt Vineyards, 2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville. </p><p>Bring business cards for new business development. The event includes: a wine and food pairing, refreshment prepared by A Day in the Country, winery tours and wine samples offered free of charge with additional wine purchase. Door prizes will be given. </p><p>Reservations are required. Call 828-692-1413 for more information.</p><p><b>Calendar</b></p><p><b>Meetings</b></p><p>The Flat Rock Parks and Recreation Foundation meets at 11 a.m. today at Flat Rock Village Hall. </p><p>The Henderson County Early College High School Improvement Team meets at 3 p.m. today in room 121, Henderson County Early College High, 120 Alumni Way, Flat Rock.</p><p>The Henderson County Board of Public Education meets at 7 p.m. today in the Administration Offices, 414 Fourth Ave. W., Hendersonville. </p><p>Laurel Park Town Council meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Laurel Park Town Hall. </p><p>The Flat Rock Middle School Improvement Team meets at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at Flat Rock Middle, 191 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock.</p><p>The Laurel Park Civic Association and League of Women Voters will host a non-partisan candidate's forum for Laurel Park Town Council hopefuls from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church in the Felix Building, 1735 Fifth Ave. W., Laurel Park. </p><p>The Mills River Board of Adjustment meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mills River Town Hall.</p><p>Park Development Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Flat Rock Village Hall. </p><p>The Bruce Drysdale Elementary School Improvement Team meets at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at Bruce Drysdale, 271 Bearcat Boulevard, Hendersonville.</p><p>The Hendersonville Elementary School Improvement Team meets at 3:20 p.m. in room 102 of the school, 1039 Randall Circle, Hendersonville.</p><p>The Mills River Elementary School Improvement Team meets at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the school, 94 School House Road, Mills River.</p><p>The Hendersonville Middle School Improvement Team meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday in room 223 of the school, 825 N. Whitted St., Hendersonville.</p><p>The WNC Brain Tumor Support group meets from 6:15-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at MAHEC Biltmore Campus, 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Support group for adult brain tumor patients, survivors, families and caregivers. Info: 828-691-2559; www.wncbraintumor.org. </p><p><b>Event</b></p><p>N.C. Writers Network invites all writers and the public to Open Mic Reading from 6-7:45 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Henderson County Public Library in the Kaplan Auditorium. Registration required. Info: opmiclit1@gmail.com; 828-435-1053.</p>